Decided to do some bike modifications...
1. the old front forks and handle bars
The tools
Step 4: Hacksaw yourself silly
Step 5: Sand it smooth
1 inch shorter on both sides
On to the front forks...
Step 2: remove the front brake
Step 3: remove the stem
The Front forks removed
Step 4: Remove the lower head tube bearings
Step 6: Applying th paint stripper, don't get this stuff on your hands. It burns....bad.
Step 7: Scraping off the old paint and clearcoat
Step 8: Reapplying clear coat for protection against rust
Final product after reconstruction.
The tools
Cutting down the handlebars
step 1: off with the grips
step 2: Loosen the brake handle to move it out of the way
step 3: measuring
Step 4: Hacksaw yourself silly
Jagged
Step 5: Sand it smooth
Smooth
1 inch shorter on both sides
On to the front forks...step 1: loosen the bolts on the stem.
Step 2: remove the front brake
Step 3: remove the stem
The Front forks removed
Step 4: Remove the lower head tube bearings
Step 5: Remove the front wheel
Step 6: Applying th paint stripper, don't get this stuff on your hands. It burns....bad.
Paint stripper doing its thing
Step 7: Scraping off the old paint and clearcoat
After going over the forks with fine steel wool
Step 8: Reapplying clear coat for protection against rust
Final product after reconstruction.
